Welcome to the Proceedings of the International Conference on Conceptualizing Legal Framework and Policies for Domestic Animal and Wildlife Conservation: Issues and Challenges in Hybrid Mode (ICAR 2026). Domestic animal welfare and wildlife conservation laws and regulations are complex multi-layered international treaties, national laws and local regulations that seek to balance human needs with ecological sustainability and ethical responsibilities. In India, the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 classifies animals into schedules in various degrees of protection. The Biological Diversity Act 2002 and state-specific cattle protection policies are there that cross over cultural and economic contexts. Although there is widespread legislative intent, there are multi-faceted challenges that make it difficult to implement effectively.

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